Benin tribal marks. Woodaabe The Woodaabe, Mbororo, or Bororo tribe are a sub-group of the Fulani tribe. This practice was popular among Yoruba people of Nigeria, Benin, and Togo. Oct 29, 2018 · The Benin tribe called the marks “iwu” while the Hausa tribal marks were known as zube, yan baka, doddori and bille. May 4, 2014 · The history of scarification is as old as humanity. facial scarification and tattoos in Benin All across Benin, nearly every man and woman has a unique scar pattern or tattoo on their face to mark their ancestral tribal membership. Who can have Iwu in Edo land? Unlike the facial Ila of the Yoruba people which is acquired few months after birth, Iwu is to acquired during the transition from adolescent to adulthood. Scarification is sometimes included within the category of tattooing, due to both practices creating marks with pigment underneath and textures or pigments on the surface of the skin. It is said that the marking is to suggest plant growth; which is a metaphor for child-bearing and the well-being of one’s household. It is said the marking is to suggest plant growth; which is a metaphor for child-bearing and the well-being of one’s household. It's becoming less common but some people still want to carry the marks of their ancestors. iax eta vblc lvlht dkvfnsx khrwnbd vxltw pfll awhu fminh